Liverpool’s Richard Hughes faces another crisis as star player could exit following Salah’s departure.
Liverpool star Luis Diaz is facing a pivotal moment this summer, with his future at Anfield under scrutiny. The club’s newly appointed sporting director, Richard Hughes, is contending with reports of Paris Saint-Germain’s interest in Diaz, who has yet to extend his contract beyond 2027. Despite his successful stint at Liverpool since joining from Porto in January 2022, it seems Diaz is at a crossroads regarding his next career move.
According to reports, talks over Diaz’s future could take place in the coming months, with PSG and Barcelona expressing interest in the player. However, Barcelona’s financial circumstances may hinder a potential move. The Telegraph suggests that Liverpool and Diaz are at a crossroads over extending his contract or considering a sale, with the possibility of the club maximizing the fee they could receive for him if he were to depart this summer.
Raul Costa, Diaz’s agent, has reportedly visited the UK to meet his client, adding an intriguing dimension to the player’s situation given Costa’s connection to Ruben Amorim, the Sporting CP head coach linked with the Anfield managerial position. Liverpool is said to value Diaz at around £75 million, and the club will welcome Hughes this summer, as he assumes his new role under FSG’s CEO of Football, Michael Edwards. In addition to the uncertainty surrounding Diaz, Hughes is facing a challenging summer overseeing the new manager’s arrival at Anfield and making crucial decisions regarding the future of Mohamed Salah.
With Salah likely to attract interest from Saudi Arabia and having just one year left on his contract, Hughes faces a daunting period ahead.
